What is this crazy sub ?

Mookzen · 07-21-14, 04:20 PM

So, I was getting some stuff ordered at a factory and they had this ungodly thing in the parking lot, any ideas ?

07-21-14, 04:23 PM

Lifeboat

Mookzen · 07-21-14, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Tribesman

Lifeboat

That simple eh ? And here I was hoping it's someones crazy idea of a sub-raft. However, the real question is - is it beautiful ?

07-21-14, 04:37 PM

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However, the real question is - is it beautiful ?

Its the most beautiful thing in the world, if you need one.

Herr-Berbunch · 07-21-14, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Tribesman

Its the most beautiful thing in the world, if you need one.

Unless you're a Somali pirate (other nationalities are available) and you've got Tom Hanks on board.

Subnuts · 07-21-14, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

Unless you're a Somali pirate (other nationalities are available) and you've got Tom Hanks on board.

Never get onboard a vehicle if Tom Hanks is already onboard. Lifeboat, LCVP, cargo ship, Apollo spacecraft, Airbus A300...you will regret it either way.

Rhodes · 07-21-14, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Subnuts

Never get onboard a vehicle if Tom Hanks is already onboard. Lifeboat, LCVP, cargo ship, Apollo spacecraft, Airbus A300...you will regret it either way.

Stealhead · 07-21-14, 07:03 PM

Actually not to much different from the semi-submersible units that drug cartels use.Only real difference is that this life boat is designed with rough seas in mind more so than semi-submerged operation.

Sailor Steve · 07-22-14, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Subnuts

Never get onboard a vehicle if Tom Hanks is already onboard. Lifeboat, LCVP, cargo ship, Apollo spacecraft, Airbus A300...you will regret it either way.

You left out steamer trunks. Luggage: the liferaft of the future.

vanjast · 07-22-14, 05:06 AM

IIRC This lifeboat was designed to just be tossed overboard and it'll right itself.. and also of course, for rough seas.

Jimbuna · 07-22-14, 08:19 AM

There's a similar but newer version here:

http://www.diytrade.com/china/pd/109..._lifeboat.html

The one in the first post is almost identical to the one I trained on over twenty years ago, hence the condition due to age.

She is self-righting and designed to protect the occupants from fires as well as rough weather and some are designed to be lowered whilst others free-fall down a short ramp into the water.

Mookzen · 07-23-14, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Stealhead

Actually not to much different from the semi-submersible units that drug cartels use.Only real difference is that this life boat is designed with rough seas in mind more so than semi-submerged operation.

So, the real question is - why exactly would the drug cartels not buy these things in bulk, modify and use them for their purposes.

kraznyi_oktjabr · 07-23-14, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Subnuts

Never get onboard a vehicle if Tom Hanks is already onboard. Lifeboat, LCVP, cargo ship, Apollo spacecraft, Airbus A300...you will regret it either way.

I get Apollo (Apollo 13), LCVP (Saving Private Ryan) and Airbus A300 (Cast away, I think...), but what you mean with lifeboat and cargo ship?

Aktungbby · 07-23-14, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by kraznyi_oktjabr

I get Apollo (Apollo 13), LCVP (Saving Private Ryan) and Airbus A300 (Cast away, I think...), but what you mean with lifeboat and cargo ship?

just for clarification!

kraznyi_oktjabr · 07-23-14, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Aktungbby

just for clarification!

Didn't even remember that incident let alone that Hanks was involved in movie! Haven't seen it - should I?

07-21-14, 04:20 PM	#1
Mookzen Swabbie Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 5 Downloads: 56 Uploads: 0	What is this crazy sub-look-a-like ? So, I was getting some stuff ordered at a factory and they had this ungodly thing in the parking lot, any ideas ?

07-22-14, 08:19 AM	#11
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,584 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	There's a similar but newer version here: http://www.diytrade.com/china/pd/109..._lifeboat.html The one in the first post is almost identical to the one I trained on over twenty years ago, hence the condition due to age. She is self-righting and designed to protect the occupants from fires as well as rough weather and some are designed to be lowered whilst others free-fall down a short ramp into the water. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-21-14, 04:23 PM	#2
Tribesman Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Lifeboat

07-21-14, 07:03 PM	#8
Stealhead Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,421 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Actually not to much different from the semi-submersible units that drug cartels use.Only real difference is that this life boat is designed with rough seas in mind more so than semi-submerged operation.

07-22-14, 05:06 AM	#10
vanjast Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somewhere else now Posts: 1,738 Downloads: 825 Uploads: 4	IIRC This lifeboat was designed to just be tossed overboard and it'll right itself.. and also of course, for rough seas.